II Thessalonians
Purpose
Corrects confusion about the day of the LORD, reassures the persecuted, and warns against idleness.
Author
Traditionally Paul the apostle
Time Period
Written c. 51-52 AD, from Corinth
Key Themes
- The day of the LORD
- The 'man of lawlessness'
- Steadfastness
- Work ethic
- Judgment and glory
Outline
Comfort amid persecution (ch. 1); the coming apostasy and man of lawlessness (ch. 2); exhortations to discipline and peace (ch. 3).